A creative tasting at Clos 93

by Miquel Hudin | 20-11-2012

When you have less to work with, you make what you have count. This is often the case when we encounter small cellars that are just getting started out and they want to let people... more »

‘Tis the season for Tasta Porrera

by Editorial | 16-11-2012 ~ 1 Comment

This past Saturday was the Tasta Porrera event in, yes you've guessed it, the small village of Porrera in Priorat, Catalonia. It was put on by the very sensibly named, Association of the wineries of... more »

Escanyavella, the old lady strangler

by Miquel Hudin | 06-11-2012

In making travels throughout the world of wine, it's normal to come across Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and all the rest of the 20 or so main varieties that are commonly planted around... more »

The Priorat wine glass

by Editorial | 28-10-2012

There is something to be said for a wine region's fame when it even has stemware specifically designed for it. This is the case of DOQ Priorat in Catalonia, a region that now enjoys its... more »

A winding road to Mas Sinén

by Editorial | 12-10-2012

Upon arriving in the charming 12th century village of Poboleda, in the middle of Priorat, the exact direction you need to go in order to get to Mas Sinén (where Celler Burgos Porta is located)... more »

Tasting Clos Figueras

by Editorial | 19-07-2012

On our first day while staying at Hostal Sport, we took a quick jaunt up to Clos Figueras which exemplifies most everything that's good about Priorat. Honestly, prior to heading there, I was suspecting that... more »

In the Glass: Bodegas Mas Alta – Els Pics 2009

by Miquel Hudin | 11-06-2012

It's easy to fall in to the trap of the familiar when it comes to your nightly meal wine. Drinking what you know you like is always the easy way out and we guiltily ascribe... more »